Description
Smothered Beef Burritos are a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the fiesta to your dinner table. These delightful burritos feature seasoned ground beef encased in warm flour tortillas, smothered in zesty enchilada sauce, and topped with gooey cheese and cool sour cream. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends, each bite is a celebration of taste and texture. Easy to prepare and utterly satisfying, these burritos will become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack mix)
- 1 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup enchilada sauce (store-bought)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in salsa; let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave or skillet until pliable.
- Spoon beef mixture onto each tortilla, top with shredded cheese, and roll tightly.
- Place burritos in an oven-safe dish and drizzle with enchilada sauce.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake uncovered for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg